one bullet shorter than the others? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

magillicutty · 04-13-2008, 03:46 PM

I took the self-defense ammo out of my magazines yesterday and noticed one of the rounds was shorter than the others by a few millimeters. I usually just dump the rounds onto a paper towel before I go to the range to shoot FMJ but for some reason I lined them up and noticed the one was out of place.

The ammo is .45 ACP Speer Golddot hollowpoint. I am still fairly new to shooting, is this common?

The case is the same height and width of the rest of the rounds and it is stamped .45 auto +P on the bottom. Just the bullet portion of the round is shorter than the rest in the box.

Now I have to figure out how to dispose of one round. I'm guessing its not advisable to throw ammo in the trash. I'm not going to shoot it through my gun as there could be something wrong with it.

Tripledigitride · 04-13-2008, 03:53 PM

You need to use a bullet puller. Something like this Cabela's Bullet Puller

I'm not sure I'd spend the money for one round. you'd probably be better off taking it to your local gun shop. they'll know what to do with it.

Tripledigitride · 04-13-2008, 03:53 PM

speedracer211 · 04-13-2008, 04:06 PM

Possibly bullet setback from multiple chamberings. Most of the time my handloads will setback .0005-.001 after 5 chamberings or so sometimes. Since you are talking mm that is a big difference if it is set back that much.

Timmy44221 · 04-13-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedracer211

Possibly bullet setback from multiple chamberings. Most of the time my handloads will setback .0005-.001 after 5 chamberings or so sometimes. Since you are talking mm that is a big difference if it is set back that much.

This is why I use ball ammo for the +1 round. I have to rechamber the round 1-2 time a day, so setback is a concern for me. I rotate out the chamber round once a week. Premium SD ammo costs to much for me to do that.

Setback by a few mm is dangerous, not somuck so fir .45, but for any high pressure rounds, you are only increasing the preasure even more. Not good.

fredj338 · 04-14-2008, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmy44221

This is why I use ball ammo for the +1 round. I have to rechamber the round 1-2 time a day, so setback is a concern for me. I rotate out the chamber round once a week. Premium SD ammo costs to much for me to do that.

Setback by a few mm is dangerous, not somuck so fir .45, but for any high pressure rounds, you are only increasing the preasure even more. Not good.

It is bullet setback & is very common in most calibers, factory or handloaded. It's going to happen to some extent. Using a FMJ doesn't stop it, may minimize it, but the bullet can still setback. Get in the habit of checking your ammo for setback. Before the bullet has gone too far, rotate it to the practice box. You might want to invest in a set of calipers. If the bullet sets back more than 0.05", practice box. Several mm, toss it or pull it apart for components.

Bree · 04-14-2008, 08:53 AM

Ashcan the round. Setback rounds are dangerous as pointed out. Take it to the range and they can put it in the misfire can.

Barbarossa · 04-14-2008, 09:49 AM

Local PD often will accept a bad round and dispose of it. Beat just throwing it in the trash.

04-13-2008, 03:46 PM	#1
magillicutty XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 17	one bullet shorter than the others? I took the self-defense ammo out of my magazines yesterday and noticed one of the rounds was shorter than the others by a few millimeters. I usually just dump the rounds onto a paper towel before I go to the range to shoot FMJ but for some reason I lined them up and noticed the one was out of place. The ammo is .45 ACP Speer Golddot hollowpoint. I am still fairly new to shooting, is this common? The case is the same height and width of the rest of the rounds and it is stamped .45 auto +P on the bottom. Just the bullet portion of the round is shorter than the rest in the box. Now I have to figure out how to dispose of one round. I'm guessing its not advisable to throw ammo in the trash. I'm not going to shoot it through my gun as there could be something wrong with it.

04-13-2008, 03:53 PM	#2
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 675	You need to use a bullet puller. Something like this Cabela's Bullet Puller I'm not sure I'd spend the money for one round. you'd probably be better off taking it to your local gun shop. they'll know what to do with it. Last edited by Tripledigitride : 04-13-2008 at 03:55 PM.

04-13-2008, 04:06 PM	#4
speedracer211 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 2,324	Possibly bullet setback from multiple chamberings. Most of the time my handloads will setback .0005-.001 after 5 chamberings or so sometimes. Since you are talking mm that is a big difference if it is set back that much. __________________ "You can't fix stupid" Great reloading site and tell them I sent you. www.glockpost.com

04-14-2008, 08:53 AM	#7
Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,041 Blog Entries: 5	Ashcan the round. Setback rounds are dangerous as pointed out. Take it to the range and they can put it in the misfire can. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! I support McCain-Palin with CA$H!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

04-14-2008, 09:49 AM	#8
Barbarossa XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA, I miss Butte County! Posts: 358	Local PD often will accept a bad round and dispose of it. Beat just throwing it in the trash.